At a Glance
Median Income
$58,571
$38,718 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Cope Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cope a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cope residents earn a median household income of $58,571 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,718. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 333 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Cope reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 279/100K.
Education
7.7% of adults in Cope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cope has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population55
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans53.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,571
Per Capita$38,718
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$346,992
Housing Units40
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property279/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,401 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Cope was built in 1938.
68.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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